Post by The Sandmen on Sept 1, 2020 20:18:36 GMT -5
Gray Maynard looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Ian McCall doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Gray Maynard and Ian McCall touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
A right hand from Ian McCall
surprises Maynard!
Ian McCall shoots for a double leg takedown!
Gray Maynard sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Ian McCall and Maynard engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Gray Maynard is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Uncle Creepy ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Gray Maynard and Uncle Creepy engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Maynard looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ian McCall's punches
Maynard measures the resilience of Uncle Creepy's chin with an uppercut while Uncle Creepy lands some great crosses.
Maynard jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Gray Maynard pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Maynard struggles and launches a few punches to Uncle Creepy's head
Those punches are hitting! Uncle Creepy covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Maynard gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Ian McCall doesn't let Gray Maynard get in on his legs.
Uncle Creepy is trying to counter now!
Uncle Creepy gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Uncle Creepy gets hold of a leg and trips Maynard to the mat!
Ian McCall is in closed guard over Maynard
Uncle Creepy is in closed guard... Maynard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ian McCall!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Ian McCall
Uncle Creepy has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Ian McCall launches a few punches to Maynard's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maynard tries to cover his face,
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Ian McCall
Uncle Creepy measures the resilience of Maynard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Maynard's side.
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Ian McCall
Ian McCall tries to roll to his side and trap Gray Maynard in his guard...
Gray Maynard keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Ian McCall
Ian McCall tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Ian McCall is in closed guard over Maynard
Uncle Creepy struggles on the ground and tries to break Gray Maynard's guard...
Maynard doesn't want to free his opponent and Uncle Creepy continues in closed guard
Maynard is trying to counter now!
Uncle Creepy is in closed guard... Maynard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ian McCall!
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Ian McCall
Ian McCall launches a few punches to Maynard's cheek from the guard.
Gray Maynard uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Ian McCall
Ian McCall tries to roll to his side and trap Gray Maynard in his guard...
Ian McCall gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Ian McCall
Good looking punches from Gray Maynard on the ground
They could take their toll on Uncle Creepy.
Uncle Creepy's Chin is beginning to swell
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Ian McCall
Ian McCall tries to roll to his side and trap Gray Maynard in his guard...
Ian McCall gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Uncle Creepy
Ian McCall launches a few punches to Maynard's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maynard tries to cover his face,
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Uncle Creepy
Gray Maynard wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Gray Maynard can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Maynard clumsily fails here and it's time for Ian McCall to fight back!
Uncle Creepy throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Gray Maynard realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Gray Maynard. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Not a desiderable position that Uncle Creepy is in now. Gray Maynard is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Maynard launches a furious low kick!
Uncle Creepy blocks.
Gray Maynard gets sloppy and Ian McCall tries to take advantage...
A furious flurry of punches from Ian McCall
just misses Maynard.
Maynard leads with a punch
Ian McCall avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Maynard's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Ian McCall leans forwards and tries to grapple with Maynard
Uncle Creepy shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Maynard launches a few hard punches to Ian McCall's ribs!
Uncle Creepy struggles and protects himself.
Uncle Creepy tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Uncle Creepy pushes off of Gray Maynard and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Maynard stumbles backwards but Ian McCall chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Ian McCall grapple with Gray Maynard and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Ian McCall is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Ian McCall is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Uncle Creepy tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Ian McCall is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard launches a few punches to Uncle Creepy's cheek from the guard.
Ian McCall uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Ian McCall is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Ian McCall throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Maynard breaks the lock showing some skills...
Uncle Creepy clumsily fails here and it's time for Gray Maynard to fight back!
Maynard is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Uncle Creepy's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Ian McCall paws at Maynard.
Maynard answers with solid punches!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Ian McCall tries a hook to the body
and hits Maynard ribs hard
Maynard ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Uncle Creepy and Maynard are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Gray Maynard launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Uncle Creepy blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Ian McCall's cheek! Uncle Creepy stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Maynard is standing while Uncle Creepy is on the ground on his back
Ian McCall seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Uncle Creepy tries to hit Gray Maynard with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Maynard steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Maynard is standing while Uncle Creepy is on the ground on his back
Maynard opts to jump inside Uncle Creepy's guard.
Uncle Creepy fights back with his feet, forcing Maynard to try something else.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Maynard is standing while Uncle Creepy is on the ground on his back
Maynard opts to jump inside Uncle Creepy's guard.
Uncle Creepy fights back with his feet, forcing Maynard to try something else.
Poorly executed technique. Ian McCall looks to counter!
Uncle Creepy tries to hit Gray Maynard with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Maynard dodges that
Maynard is standing while Uncle Creepy is on the ground on his back
Maynard decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Uncle Creepy's guard.
Uncle Creepy did not see that coming! Gray Maynard is in open guard over Uncle Creepy now.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Uncle Creepy
Gray Maynard launches a few punches to Uncle Creepy
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Uncle Creepy has a small cut in his Forehead
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Uncle Creepy
Uncle Creepy tries to close his guard around Maynard
He succeeds!
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Uncle Creepy
Gray Maynard tries to pass Ian McCall's guard...
Gray Maynard manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Uncle Creepy
Maynard leans back...
Uncle Creepy eyes him warily.
Maynard misses a step and Ian McCall sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ian McCall slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Gray Maynard cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Ian McCall
Good looking punches from Gray Maynard on the ground
They could take their toll on Uncle Creepy.
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Ian McCall
Uncle Creepy tries to show some ground skills
Ian McCall put Maynard in half guard.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Uncle Creepy
Gray Maynard tries to pass Ian McCall's guard...
Gray Maynard manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Ian McCall
Maynard tries to open up Ian McCall's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Uncle Creepy in the side of the head
There is a small laceration on Ian McCall's Forehead
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Ian McCall
Ian McCall attempts to trap Gray Maynard in his guard.
Ian McCall manages to switch to half guard.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Uncle Creepy
Ian McCall attempts to move to full guard
Ian McCall manages to switch to full guard.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Uncle Creepy
Uncle Creepy tries to close his guard around Maynard
He succeeds!
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Uncle Creepy
Maynard tries to escape from closed guard...
Maynard struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Uncle Creepy
Maynard sits over his knees and pushes away Uncle Creepy's leg!
Gray Maynard is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Ian McCall
Uncle Creepy measures the resilience of Maynard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Maynard's side.
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Ian McCall
Ian McCall attempts to trap Gray Maynard in his guard.
Ian McCall manages to switch to half guard.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Uncle Creepy
Ian McCall attempts to move to full guard
Ian McCall manages to switch to full guard.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Uncle Creepy
Maynard tries to jump to side mount.
Ian McCall closed his guard around Gray Maynard.
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Ian McCall
Ian McCall attempts to trap Gray Maynard in his guard.
Gray Maynard keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Ian McCall
Ian McCall attempts to trap Gray Maynard in his guard.
Gray Maynard keeps control and remains in side mount.
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Ian McCall
Gray Maynard looks to mount Ian McCall...
Gray Maynard slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Ian McCall
Ian McCall tries to roll to his side and trap Gray Maynard in his guard...
Ian McCall gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Maynard, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Gray Maynard is opening up on Uncle Creepy and raining down combinations!
Uncle Creepy's corner looks worried!
Uncle Creepy's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Uncle Creepy has a small cut in his Left cheek
Ian McCall fakes a punch and launches himself over Gray Maynard
Great move by Uncle Creepy who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ian McCall is an expert in the clinch. This is a bad position for Maynard.
Uncle Creepy is launching some bone breaking punches to Maynard's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Gray Maynard's eyes.
Gray Maynard pushes away Uncle Creepy trying to keep the fight at striking range
Uncle Creepy doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Gray Maynard
The fighters are clinching.
Ian McCall's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Gray Maynard is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Uncle Creepy doesn't let Maynard get in on his legs.
Gray Maynard gets sloppy and Ian McCall tries to take advantage...
Big mistake from Gray Maynard! Uncle Creepy tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Uncle Creepy is unable to lock that and Maynard breaks the lock
The fighters are clinching.
Gray Maynard shoots and grab both of Ian McCall's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Maynard lifted Uncle Creepy's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Hard blow to Uncle Creepy's mid-section, he seems hurt
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Uncle Creepy
Maynard is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Ian McCall, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Ian McCall's Mouth
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Uncle Creepy
Maynard tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Uncle Creepy
Ian McCall's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Gray Maynard fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Uncle Creepy's face!
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Uncle Creepy
Ian McCall is a bloody mess!
Uncle Creepy reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Maynard blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Uncle Creepy misses a step and Gray Maynard sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gray Maynard wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Maynard drills Ian McCall's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Uncle Creepy
Ian McCall launches a few punches to Maynard's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maynard tries to cover his face,
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Uncle Creepy
Gray Maynard fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Uncle Creepy's face!
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Uncle Creepy
Uncle Creepy doesn't stop bleeding.
Maynard sits over his knees and pushes away Uncle Creepy's leg!
Gray Maynard is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Ian McCall
Maynard fires a barrage of punches at Uncle Creepy's head!
This is bad! Maynard is just pounding on Ian McCall's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Ian McCall
Ian McCall continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Maynard tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Ian McCall
Maynard gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Ian McCall! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Ian McCall doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Ian McCall
Gray Maynard throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Uncle Creepy's face with those brutal elbows! Uncle Creepy needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Ian McCall
Gray Maynard moves to better his position on the ground...
Gray Maynard viciously slams hammer blows to Uncle Creepy's face!
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Ian McCall
Not a desiderable position that Maynard is in now. Ian McCall is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Ian McCall doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Maynard's moves.
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Ian McCall
Gray Maynard tries to open Uncle Creepy's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Gray Maynard. Uncle Creepy is unable to cover himself now!
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Ian McCall
Maynard is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Uncle Creepy doesn't stop bleeding.
Maynard tries to open up Ian McCall's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Uncle Creepy in the side of the head
Uncle Creepy has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Ian McCall
Ian McCall continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Uncle Creepy tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Uncle Creepy
You can see Uncle Creepy's blood making stains in the mat.
Uncle Creepy launches a few weak punches
Maynard blocks them effectively.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Uncle Creepy
You can see Uncle Creepy's blood making stains in the mat.
Maynard throws a few hammer fists to the face of Ian McCall
Blocked by Uncle Creepy.
Poorly executed technique. Ian McCall looks to counter!
Uncle Creepy attempts a triangle from bottom! Gray Maynard slips out. Uncle Creepy quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Gray Maynard slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Gray Maynard. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Ian McCall can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Ian McCall's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Ian McCall fakes a punch and launches himself over Gray Maynard
Maynard counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Ian McCall's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Superb haymaker by Maynard
Uncle Creepy manages to move aside
Gray Maynard gets sloppy and Ian McCall tries to take advantage...
Uncle Creepy launches a hook to the body
Gray Maynard moves aside looking for a counter...
Uncle Creepy wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Maynard struggles and launches a few punches to Uncle Creepy's head
Those punches are hitting! Uncle Creepy covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Uncle Creepy's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Gray Maynard.
Gray Maynard slightly pushes Uncle Creepy into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Uncle Creepy doesn't stop bleeding.
Maynard looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ian McCall's punches
Uncle Creepy is on the receiving end of a great combo by Maynard.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Ian McCall.
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Round 4
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Ian McCall moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Ian McCall tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Uncle Creepy clumsily fails here and it's time for Gray Maynard to fight back!
Several good body shots
land on Uncle Creepy.
Crushing shot to Uncle Creepy's body! He's holding his side
Ian McCall is a bloody mess!
The two exchange wildly
Maynard is connecting with a few punches
Maynard moves to shoot
but Ian McCall delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Solid shot from Ian McCall to the body.
Maynard didn't like that.
Ian McCall continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Ian McCall tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Maynard is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Maynard's body! He's holding his side
Ian McCall is in open guard over Maynard
Uncle Creepy is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Uncle Creepy moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Ian McCall is in open guard over Maynard
Ian McCall continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Gray Maynard launches a few punches to Uncle Creepy's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Uncle Creepy tries to cover his face,
Ian McCall is in open guard over Maynard
Uncle Creepy doesn't stop bleeding.
Maynard tries to close his guard around Uncle Creepy
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Ian McCall is in closed guard over Maynard
Uncle Creepy doesn't stop bleeding.
Ian McCall is looking to pass Gray Maynard's guard...
Gray Maynard has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Ian McCall is in closed guard over Maynard
Uncle Creepy doesn't stop bleeding.
Maynard measures the resilience of Uncle Creepy's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Uncle Creepy's side.
Ian McCall is in closed guard over Maynard
Ian McCall continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Uncle Creepy struggles on the ground and tries to break Gray Maynard's guard...
Ian McCall is in Maynard open guard now
Ian McCall is in open guard over Maynard
Ian McCall throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Maynard's face with those brutal elbows! Maynard needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Ian McCall is in open guard over Maynard
Ian McCall's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Ian McCall pushes Gray Maynard against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Uncle Creepy jumps and tries to free his leg! Maynard doesn't allow this but Ian McCall is able to get half guard here.
Ian McCall is in half guard over Maynard
Ian McCall is a bloody mess!
Gray Maynard tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Uncle Creepy tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Uncle Creepy launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Gray Maynard is not able to stop Maynard ground skills and Ian McCall moves to side mount!
Ian McCall is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Ian McCall continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Gray Maynard tries to turn away and scramble out. Ian McCall takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Maynard struggles to free himself
Maynard's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Uncle Creepy is locking that rear naked choke...
That rear naked choke from Ian McCall appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
He can't lock it up. Gray Maynard spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Maynard leads with a punch
Ian McCall evades but whiffs with a counter.
Ian McCall is a bloody mess!
Uncle Creepy jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Ian McCall pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ian McCall slightly pushes Maynard into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Ian McCall's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Uncle Creepy steps forward
Gray Maynard catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Maynard moves forward looking for some action
Ian McCall struggles a bit before breaking Maynard's attemp of grappling
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
You can see Uncle Creepy's blood making stains in the mat.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Uncle Creepy showing excellent timing, blasts Gray Maynard with a right hand.
Great hook by Ian McCall! Gray Maynard is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Uncle Creepy is standing while Maynard is on the ground on his back
Uncle Creepy moves backwards and gestures for Gray Maynard to stand up.
Gray Maynard is on his feet again.
Ian McCall shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Gray Maynard is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Uncle Creepy into his guard.
Ian McCall is in closed guard over Maynard
Uncle Creepy tries to escape from closed guard...
Uncle Creepy struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Ian McCall is in half guard over Maynard
Ian McCall's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Gray Maynard tries to close the guard.
Maynard put Ian McCall in closed guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Ian McCall is in closed guard over Maynard
You can see Uncle Creepy's blood making stains in the mat.
Ian McCall looks to posture up and open Gray Maynard's guard...
Ian McCall forces Gray Maynard to open his guard.
Ian McCall is in open guard over Maynard
Ian McCall is a bloody mess!
Maynard measures the resilience of Uncle Creepy's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Uncle Creepy's side.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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Uncle Creepy decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Uncle Creepy moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Ian McCall continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Nice punch by Gray Maynard
that nearly tags Uncle Creepy.
Uncle Creepy tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Uncle Creepy grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ian McCall
Ian McCall is in open guard over Maynard
Ian McCall continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Maynard launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Uncle Creepy's ribs.
Ian McCall is in open guard over Maynard
Maynard tries to close his guard around Uncle Creepy
He succeeds!
Ian McCall is in closed guard over Maynard
Ian McCall looks to posture up and open Gray Maynard's guard...
Ian McCall forces Gray Maynard to open his guard.
Ian McCall is in open guard over Maynard
Uncle Creepy moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Ian McCall is in half guard over Maynard
Uncle Creepy works on the ground with his fingers over Maynard's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal saw it!
Josh Rosenthal takes away one point from Ian McCall for eye poke.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to give Maynard time to recover. Gray Maynard seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Gray Maynard moves forward looking for some grappling action
Uncle Creepy pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Ian McCall attempts to cut off Maynard with punches
Maynard reels from the strikes.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Brutal combination from Gray Maynard!
Uncle Creepy is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Maynard fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Uncle Creepy sprawls and remains on his feet.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
You can see Uncle Creepy's blood making stains in the mat.
Solid kick to the leg from Ian McCall
that visibly pains Maynard.
Ian McCall shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Gray Maynard is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Uncle Creepy into his guard.
Ian McCall is in closed guard over Maynard
Ian McCall continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Uncle Creepy is in closed guard... Maynard tries to roll on the ground!
Ian McCall uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Gray Maynard gets sloppy and Ian McCall tries to take advantage...
Uncle Creepy struggles on the ground and tries to break Gray Maynard's guard...
Ian McCall is in Maynard open guard now
Ian McCall is in open guard over Maynard
Uncle Creepy moves on the ground
Ian McCall moves to side mount
Ian McCall is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard launches a few punches to Uncle Creepy's cheek from the guard.
Ian McCall uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ian McCall is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Uncle Creepy sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Ian McCall hooks Maynard's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Uncle Creepy is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar from Ian McCall appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Maynard's eyes...
Josh Rosenthal breaks Ian McCall's lock! This is over! Maynard didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Ian McCall by Submission (Kneebar) at 3:17 Round 5
Statistics: Gray Maynard
Punches 36/44 (82%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/10 (40%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 52/72 (72%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 780 s
Statistics: Ian McCall
Punches 17/38 (45%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 8/10 (80%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 15/24 (62%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 807 s
This turned into a very legit fight of the night, potentially fight of the year candidate. Both guys were doing decent damage, but Maynard was definitely winning. He walked into the 5th round with a damage lead of about 50% to 35%. Then McCall went Hyper-Killer and took over and got the win, while still also taking damage though. So like. Damage, but then McCall won.
Ian McCall doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Gray Maynard and Ian McCall touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
A right hand from Ian McCall
surprises Maynard!
Ian McCall shoots for a double leg takedown!
Gray Maynard sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Ian McCall and Maynard engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Gray Maynard is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Uncle Creepy ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Gray Maynard and Uncle Creepy engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Maynard looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ian McCall's punches
Maynard measures the resilience of Uncle Creepy's chin with an uppercut while Uncle Creepy lands some great crosses.
Maynard jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Gray Maynard pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Maynard struggles and launches a few punches to Uncle Creepy's head
Those punches are hitting! Uncle Creepy covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Maynard gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Ian McCall doesn't let Gray Maynard get in on his legs.
Uncle Creepy is trying to counter now!
Uncle Creepy gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Uncle Creepy gets hold of a leg and trips Maynard to the mat!
Ian McCall is in closed guard over Maynard
Uncle Creepy is in closed guard... Maynard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ian McCall!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Ian McCall
Uncle Creepy has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Ian McCall launches a few punches to Maynard's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maynard tries to cover his face,
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Ian McCall
Uncle Creepy measures the resilience of Maynard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Maynard's side.
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Ian McCall
Ian McCall tries to roll to his side and trap Gray Maynard in his guard...
Gray Maynard keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Ian McCall
Ian McCall tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Ian McCall is in closed guard over Maynard
Uncle Creepy struggles on the ground and tries to break Gray Maynard's guard...
Maynard doesn't want to free his opponent and Uncle Creepy continues in closed guard
Maynard is trying to counter now!
Uncle Creepy is in closed guard... Maynard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ian McCall!
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Ian McCall
Ian McCall launches a few punches to Maynard's cheek from the guard.
Gray Maynard uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Ian McCall
Ian McCall tries to roll to his side and trap Gray Maynard in his guard...
Ian McCall gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Ian McCall
Good looking punches from Gray Maynard on the ground
They could take their toll on Uncle Creepy.
Uncle Creepy's Chin is beginning to swell
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Ian McCall
Ian McCall tries to roll to his side and trap Gray Maynard in his guard...
Ian McCall gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Uncle Creepy
Ian McCall launches a few punches to Maynard's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maynard tries to cover his face,
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Uncle Creepy
Gray Maynard wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Gray Maynard can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Maynard clumsily fails here and it's time for Ian McCall to fight back!
Uncle Creepy throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Gray Maynard realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Gray Maynard. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Not a desiderable position that Uncle Creepy is in now. Gray Maynard is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Maynard launches a furious low kick!
Uncle Creepy blocks.
Gray Maynard gets sloppy and Ian McCall tries to take advantage...
A furious flurry of punches from Ian McCall
just misses Maynard.
Maynard leads with a punch
Ian McCall avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Maynard's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Ian McCall leans forwards and tries to grapple with Maynard
Uncle Creepy shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Maynard launches a few hard punches to Ian McCall's ribs!
Uncle Creepy struggles and protects himself.
Uncle Creepy tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Uncle Creepy pushes off of Gray Maynard and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Maynard stumbles backwards but Ian McCall chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Ian McCall grapple with Gray Maynard and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Ian McCall is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Ian McCall is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Uncle Creepy tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Ian McCall is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard launches a few punches to Uncle Creepy's cheek from the guard.
Ian McCall uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Ian McCall is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Ian McCall throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Maynard breaks the lock showing some skills...
Uncle Creepy clumsily fails here and it's time for Gray Maynard to fight back!
Maynard is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Uncle Creepy's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Ian McCall paws at Maynard.
Maynard answers with solid punches!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Ian McCall tries a hook to the body
and hits Maynard ribs hard
Maynard ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Uncle Creepy and Maynard are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Gray Maynard launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Uncle Creepy blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Ian McCall's cheek! Uncle Creepy stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Maynard is standing while Uncle Creepy is on the ground on his back
Ian McCall seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Uncle Creepy tries to hit Gray Maynard with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Maynard steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Maynard is standing while Uncle Creepy is on the ground on his back
Maynard opts to jump inside Uncle Creepy's guard.
Uncle Creepy fights back with his feet, forcing Maynard to try something else.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Maynard is standing while Uncle Creepy is on the ground on his back
Maynard opts to jump inside Uncle Creepy's guard.
Uncle Creepy fights back with his feet, forcing Maynard to try something else.
Poorly executed technique. Ian McCall looks to counter!
Uncle Creepy tries to hit Gray Maynard with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Maynard dodges that
Maynard is standing while Uncle Creepy is on the ground on his back
Maynard decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Uncle Creepy's guard.
Uncle Creepy did not see that coming! Gray Maynard is in open guard over Uncle Creepy now.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Uncle Creepy
Gray Maynard launches a few punches to Uncle Creepy
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Uncle Creepy has a small cut in his Forehead
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Uncle Creepy
Uncle Creepy tries to close his guard around Maynard
He succeeds!
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Uncle Creepy
Gray Maynard tries to pass Ian McCall's guard...
Gray Maynard manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Uncle Creepy
Maynard leans back...
Uncle Creepy eyes him warily.
Maynard misses a step and Ian McCall sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ian McCall slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Gray Maynard cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Ian McCall
Good looking punches from Gray Maynard on the ground
They could take their toll on Uncle Creepy.
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Ian McCall
Uncle Creepy tries to show some ground skills
Ian McCall put Maynard in half guard.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Uncle Creepy
Gray Maynard tries to pass Ian McCall's guard...
Gray Maynard manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Ian McCall
Maynard tries to open up Ian McCall's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Uncle Creepy in the side of the head
There is a small laceration on Ian McCall's Forehead
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Ian McCall
Ian McCall attempts to trap Gray Maynard in his guard.
Ian McCall manages to switch to half guard.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Uncle Creepy
Ian McCall attempts to move to full guard
Ian McCall manages to switch to full guard.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Uncle Creepy
Uncle Creepy tries to close his guard around Maynard
He succeeds!
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Uncle Creepy
Maynard tries to escape from closed guard...
Maynard struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Uncle Creepy
Maynard sits over his knees and pushes away Uncle Creepy's leg!
Gray Maynard is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Ian McCall
Uncle Creepy measures the resilience of Maynard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Maynard's side.
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Ian McCall
Ian McCall attempts to trap Gray Maynard in his guard.
Ian McCall manages to switch to half guard.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Uncle Creepy
Ian McCall attempts to move to full guard
Ian McCall manages to switch to full guard.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Uncle Creepy
Maynard tries to jump to side mount.
Ian McCall closed his guard around Gray Maynard.
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Ian McCall
Ian McCall attempts to trap Gray Maynard in his guard.
Gray Maynard keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Ian McCall
Ian McCall attempts to trap Gray Maynard in his guard.
Gray Maynard keeps control and remains in side mount.
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Ian McCall
Gray Maynard looks to mount Ian McCall...
Gray Maynard slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Ian McCall
Ian McCall tries to roll to his side and trap Gray Maynard in his guard...
Ian McCall gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Maynard, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Gray Maynard is opening up on Uncle Creepy and raining down combinations!
Uncle Creepy's corner looks worried!
Uncle Creepy's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Uncle Creepy has a small cut in his Left cheek
Ian McCall fakes a punch and launches himself over Gray Maynard
Great move by Uncle Creepy who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ian McCall is an expert in the clinch. This is a bad position for Maynard.
Uncle Creepy is launching some bone breaking punches to Maynard's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Gray Maynard's eyes.
Gray Maynard pushes away Uncle Creepy trying to keep the fight at striking range
Uncle Creepy doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Gray Maynard
The fighters are clinching.
Ian McCall's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Gray Maynard is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Uncle Creepy doesn't let Maynard get in on his legs.
Gray Maynard gets sloppy and Ian McCall tries to take advantage...
Big mistake from Gray Maynard! Uncle Creepy tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Uncle Creepy is unable to lock that and Maynard breaks the lock
The fighters are clinching.
Gray Maynard shoots and grab both of Ian McCall's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Maynard lifted Uncle Creepy's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Hard blow to Uncle Creepy's mid-section, he seems hurt
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Uncle Creepy
Maynard is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Ian McCall, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Ian McCall's Mouth
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Uncle Creepy
Maynard tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Uncle Creepy
Ian McCall's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Gray Maynard fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Uncle Creepy's face!
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Uncle Creepy
Ian McCall is a bloody mess!
Uncle Creepy reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Maynard blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Uncle Creepy misses a step and Gray Maynard sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gray Maynard wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Maynard drills Ian McCall's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Uncle Creepy
Ian McCall launches a few punches to Maynard's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maynard tries to cover his face,
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Uncle Creepy
Gray Maynard fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Uncle Creepy's face!
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Uncle Creepy
Uncle Creepy doesn't stop bleeding.
Maynard sits over his knees and pushes away Uncle Creepy's leg!
Gray Maynard is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Ian McCall
Maynard fires a barrage of punches at Uncle Creepy's head!
This is bad! Maynard is just pounding on Ian McCall's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Ian McCall
Ian McCall continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Maynard tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Ian McCall
Maynard gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Ian McCall! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Ian McCall doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Ian McCall
Gray Maynard throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Uncle Creepy's face with those brutal elbows! Uncle Creepy needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Ian McCall
Gray Maynard moves to better his position on the ground...
Gray Maynard viciously slams hammer blows to Uncle Creepy's face!
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Ian McCall
Not a desiderable position that Maynard is in now. Ian McCall is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Ian McCall doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Maynard's moves.
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Ian McCall
Gray Maynard tries to open Uncle Creepy's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Gray Maynard. Uncle Creepy is unable to cover himself now!
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Ian McCall
Maynard is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Uncle Creepy doesn't stop bleeding.
Maynard tries to open up Ian McCall's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Uncle Creepy in the side of the head
Uncle Creepy has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Ian McCall
Ian McCall continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Uncle Creepy tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Uncle Creepy
You can see Uncle Creepy's blood making stains in the mat.
Uncle Creepy launches a few weak punches
Maynard blocks them effectively.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Uncle Creepy
You can see Uncle Creepy's blood making stains in the mat.
Maynard throws a few hammer fists to the face of Ian McCall
Blocked by Uncle Creepy.
Poorly executed technique. Ian McCall looks to counter!
Uncle Creepy attempts a triangle from bottom! Gray Maynard slips out. Uncle Creepy quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Gray Maynard slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Gray Maynard. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Ian McCall can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Ian McCall's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Ian McCall fakes a punch and launches himself over Gray Maynard
Maynard counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Ian McCall's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Superb haymaker by Maynard
Uncle Creepy manages to move aside
Gray Maynard gets sloppy and Ian McCall tries to take advantage...
Uncle Creepy launches a hook to the body
Gray Maynard moves aside looking for a counter...
Uncle Creepy wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Maynard struggles and launches a few punches to Uncle Creepy's head
Those punches are hitting! Uncle Creepy covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Uncle Creepy's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Gray Maynard.
Gray Maynard slightly pushes Uncle Creepy into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Uncle Creepy doesn't stop bleeding.
Maynard looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ian McCall's punches
Uncle Creepy is on the receiving end of a great combo by Maynard.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Ian McCall.
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Round 4
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Ian McCall moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Ian McCall tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Uncle Creepy clumsily fails here and it's time for Gray Maynard to fight back!
Several good body shots
land on Uncle Creepy.
Crushing shot to Uncle Creepy's body! He's holding his side
Ian McCall is a bloody mess!
The two exchange wildly
Maynard is connecting with a few punches
Maynard moves to shoot
but Ian McCall delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Solid shot from Ian McCall to the body.
Maynard didn't like that.
Ian McCall continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Ian McCall tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Maynard is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Maynard's body! He's holding his side
Ian McCall is in open guard over Maynard
Uncle Creepy is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Uncle Creepy moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Ian McCall is in open guard over Maynard
Ian McCall continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Gray Maynard launches a few punches to Uncle Creepy's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Uncle Creepy tries to cover his face,
Ian McCall is in open guard over Maynard
Uncle Creepy doesn't stop bleeding.
Maynard tries to close his guard around Uncle Creepy
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Ian McCall is in closed guard over Maynard
Uncle Creepy doesn't stop bleeding.
Ian McCall is looking to pass Gray Maynard's guard...
Gray Maynard has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Ian McCall is in closed guard over Maynard
Uncle Creepy doesn't stop bleeding.
Maynard measures the resilience of Uncle Creepy's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Uncle Creepy's side.
Ian McCall is in closed guard over Maynard
Ian McCall continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Uncle Creepy struggles on the ground and tries to break Gray Maynard's guard...
Ian McCall is in Maynard open guard now
Ian McCall is in open guard over Maynard
Ian McCall throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Maynard's face with those brutal elbows! Maynard needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Ian McCall is in open guard over Maynard
Ian McCall's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Ian McCall pushes Gray Maynard against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Uncle Creepy jumps and tries to free his leg! Maynard doesn't allow this but Ian McCall is able to get half guard here.
Ian McCall is in half guard over Maynard
Ian McCall is a bloody mess!
Gray Maynard tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Uncle Creepy tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Uncle Creepy launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Gray Maynard is not able to stop Maynard ground skills and Ian McCall moves to side mount!
Ian McCall is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Ian McCall continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Gray Maynard tries to turn away and scramble out. Ian McCall takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Maynard struggles to free himself
Maynard's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Uncle Creepy is locking that rear naked choke...
That rear naked choke from Ian McCall appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
He can't lock it up. Gray Maynard spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Maynard leads with a punch
Ian McCall evades but whiffs with a counter.
Ian McCall is a bloody mess!
Uncle Creepy jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Ian McCall pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ian McCall slightly pushes Maynard into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Ian McCall's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Uncle Creepy steps forward
Gray Maynard catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Maynard moves forward looking for some action
Ian McCall struggles a bit before breaking Maynard's attemp of grappling
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
You can see Uncle Creepy's blood making stains in the mat.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Uncle Creepy showing excellent timing, blasts Gray Maynard with a right hand.
Great hook by Ian McCall! Gray Maynard is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Uncle Creepy is standing while Maynard is on the ground on his back
Uncle Creepy moves backwards and gestures for Gray Maynard to stand up.
Gray Maynard is on his feet again.
Ian McCall shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Gray Maynard is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Uncle Creepy into his guard.
Ian McCall is in closed guard over Maynard
Uncle Creepy tries to escape from closed guard...
Uncle Creepy struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Ian McCall is in half guard over Maynard
Ian McCall's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Gray Maynard tries to close the guard.
Maynard put Ian McCall in closed guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Ian McCall is in closed guard over Maynard
You can see Uncle Creepy's blood making stains in the mat.
Ian McCall looks to posture up and open Gray Maynard's guard...
Ian McCall forces Gray Maynard to open his guard.
Ian McCall is in open guard over Maynard
Ian McCall is a bloody mess!
Maynard measures the resilience of Uncle Creepy's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Uncle Creepy's side.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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Uncle Creepy decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Uncle Creepy moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Ian McCall continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Nice punch by Gray Maynard
that nearly tags Uncle Creepy.
Uncle Creepy tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Uncle Creepy grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ian McCall
Ian McCall is in open guard over Maynard
Ian McCall continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Maynard launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Uncle Creepy's ribs.
Ian McCall is in open guard over Maynard
Maynard tries to close his guard around Uncle Creepy
He succeeds!
Ian McCall is in closed guard over Maynard
Ian McCall looks to posture up and open Gray Maynard's guard...
Ian McCall forces Gray Maynard to open his guard.
Ian McCall is in open guard over Maynard
Uncle Creepy moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Ian McCall is in half guard over Maynard
Uncle Creepy works on the ground with his fingers over Maynard's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal saw it!
Josh Rosenthal takes away one point from Ian McCall for eye poke.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to give Maynard time to recover. Gray Maynard seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Gray Maynard moves forward looking for some grappling action
Uncle Creepy pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Ian McCall attempts to cut off Maynard with punches
Maynard reels from the strikes.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Brutal combination from Gray Maynard!
Uncle Creepy is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Maynard fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Uncle Creepy sprawls and remains on his feet.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
You can see Uncle Creepy's blood making stains in the mat.
Solid kick to the leg from Ian McCall
that visibly pains Maynard.
Ian McCall shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Gray Maynard is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Uncle Creepy into his guard.
Ian McCall is in closed guard over Maynard
Ian McCall continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Uncle Creepy is in closed guard... Maynard tries to roll on the ground!
Ian McCall uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Gray Maynard gets sloppy and Ian McCall tries to take advantage...
Uncle Creepy struggles on the ground and tries to break Gray Maynard's guard...
Ian McCall is in Maynard open guard now
Ian McCall is in open guard over Maynard
Uncle Creepy moves on the ground
Ian McCall moves to side mount
Ian McCall is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard launches a few punches to Uncle Creepy's cheek from the guard.
Ian McCall uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ian McCall is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Uncle Creepy sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Ian McCall hooks Maynard's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Uncle Creepy is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar from Ian McCall appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Maynard's eyes...
Josh Rosenthal breaks Ian McCall's lock! This is over! Maynard didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Ian McCall by Submission (Kneebar) at 3:17 Round 5
Statistics: Gray Maynard
Punches 36/44 (82%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/10 (40%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 52/72 (72%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 780 s
Statistics: Ian McCall
Punches 17/38 (45%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 8/10 (80%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 15/24 (62%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 807 s
This turned into a very legit fight of the night, potentially fight of the year candidate. Both guys were doing decent damage, but Maynard was definitely winning. He walked into the 5th round with a damage lead of about 50% to 35%. Then McCall went Hyper-Killer and took over and got the win, while still also taking damage though. So like. Damage, but then McCall won.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!